Heatherhill Primary School vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherhill Primary School
Springvale · Government primary · Prep-6
209 students · ICSEA 966
St Joseph's School
Springvale · Catholic primary · Prep-6
527 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Heatherhill Primary School Springvale VIC | St Joseph's School Springvale VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1058 of 1,290 | #933 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3350 of 4,908 | #2895 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 209 | 527 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 94 | 259 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Springvale 3171 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heatherhillps.vic.edu.au/ | www.sjspringvale.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (47.3 vs 41.1).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heatherhill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.9).
- •St Joseph's School is the larger school with 527 students compared with 209.
- •Heatherhill Primary School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -10%).
- •Heatherhill Primary School is a government school while St Joseph's School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heatherhill Primary School better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (47.3 vs 41.1 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heatherhill Primary School and St Joseph's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Springvale in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heatherhill Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 14.9.
How do Heatherhill Primary School and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Heatherhill Primary School is 1058th of 1,290 and St Joseph's School is 933rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.